The food is amazing. Had the roast pork, highly recommend. Everyone here is so kind and friendly,…read moreservice is quick. The vibes are super chill, a true trip down NYC of old. If you can find it, eat here.

The restaurant has improved, flavors were good. The mofongo was a bit dry but filling. Ordered two…read moresurf and turf mofongo specials, two empanada and one sprite for a total of 75$ with tip. Just a little pricey for the portion size.

Really really wanted to enjoy my meal. Have been here in the past and have had good experiences,…read morebut today the customer service was TERRIBLE. Once the lady heard us speak English she treated us different this was crazy to me. The food came out quick and was good but the service was so poor that the good meal was irrelevant. DO BETTER NOCHES DE COLOMBIA.

(Tookout 04/07/2025 MO @ 2:30pm and 04/08/25 TU @ 1:30pm): Not night but day when I finally checked…read moreout this Colombian eatery! In my quest to explore the various cuisine scenes throughout Jersey City and specifically the Heights, I made my way to Noches de Colombia. Established by a family who migrated to the United States in 1997, their small test American dream project in New Jersey came to life. They realized that variety of food and love were the keys to a quality restaurant experience. The restaurant was the ideal hang-out for the local community and offered the perfect combination of music, conversation and TVs for the quintessential soccer fans around the world. As this was right next to "squirrel park" where the lil black beast loved to take walks, I constantly saw this business. Would I plan to share "futuro noches con comida de Colombia" with my friend!? PURCHASE Filete Empanizado w/2 Sides Frijoles Negros & Arroz Amarillo ($18.75): A ginormous piece of thick fish folded in half to fit the takeaway container, this was perfectly deep-fried while the inside meat was steamy and supple, it was served on a bed of hearty potatoes-au-gratin. The sides were homemade, flavorful, and enough as a meal on their own. The portion sizes were off the charts and provided for multiple meals. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=juHQRjwkcffynHUk-v61qA New York Steak Con Camarones w/2 Sides Frijoles Negros & Arroz Amarillo ($28.03): A little surf-n-turf action, it was a huge slab of medium-cooked meat with a nice outside crusting and moist inside on a bed of various veggies along with a handful of medium-sized plump shrimp. The same comments regarding the sides and portion size noted above. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=Nncz_IGb5IZ1Owbp90yMNQ Yuca Frita Side 5pc ($4.16): Lightly-fried fat sticks, these were hearty, filling, and yummy! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=7y6ZCiMz-giO01MUWaWRJA Pistachio Cheesecake Slice ($7.50): A thick but soft slice with a lovely pistachio aroma and taste only on the top. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=ugZNuGr_714odSFDhkahcQ Carrot Cake Slice ($6.50): Creamy, thick, and plenty of carrot throughout, this was a wonderful slice! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=kVnHux6vBt36nWEkZ_iV2g Dulce De Leche Strudel ($3.25): Filled with sweetness! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=dVnp8kxYLvejpI7ZNKPa2A Spinach Pastry ($3.65): Spinach-packed and healthy! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=BCsjKrWp41fQVoUnym6tEg Pollo Pastelino ($2.90): Packed with shredded pollo! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=PgXoh_lmjbqKS5uhaxJHrA Carne Pastelino ($2.90): Beef galore! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=Ls5WOWGAX9wW_XlOB_hqiA Chocolate Mousse Cake Slice ($6.76): Chocolatey goodness with a mouse on top! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=Z4glOIEXsrmiKiB51MXK_A SERVICE It was lunchtime as we were greeted by the women at the front counter. They easily took our walk-up order, the entrees took about 15 minutes while the desserts/pastries were immediately available. Unfortunately, the personalities of the staffers weren't the friendliest, so don't be offended - gracias. PARKING (Street; N/A this instance) This was an easy flat 10-minute walk from my friend's place. Otherwise, the only option was the plenty of spots along the main drag of Central Ave. and all surrounding roads - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A tidy interior layout with display/order counters at the entrance, a quaint bar area, and the rest of the floorplan covered with booths/tables. Colorful paint and pictures covered the walls. Decent natural lighting came through the many windows and doors while electric recessed ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several TVs at the bar while music (and TV volume) played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=Mjuiz-_VduPLwL3kUb1wZQ ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Noches de Colombia's Jersey Heights location was awesome and would definitely return! From large portions, tasty food, reasonable prices, varied menu, and the service was efficient. And, I always loved supporting small businesses whenever possible (regional in this case). I found total value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $90.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

We stopped by this new cafe in the Heights the first weekend that we saw a sign out on Central Ave…read more We got a medium and a large latte - $2.50 and $3.50, respectively. The lattes didn't taste strong but were actually pretty strong, I definitely felt the kick of caffeine afterwards. The prices are pretty good, ambiance is nice and clean. We took off one star because we didn't feel super welcome, idk if it's because we had a young child who wasn't particularly quiet. Also, there is a 3.5% card fee but when I wanted to pay cash, the cashier said they don't have any change...

Wow what a cute little local spot. Grabbed a quick egg wrap but you could tell it was made with…read morelove. Homemade salsa picante was tasty. Very sweet staff (owners??) I'll be back!

Was tempted to try this place out with my fiancée after seeing all the good reviews. Also, their…read moremenu had some interesting vegetarian options that I'd never seen before at Honduran restaurants. Typically, these establishments are always a no for me because there are no options. One thing to note is that the place used to be located across the street. Used to be a bigger establishment with a small bar and more sit down tables. That's what you see on the Yelp reviews. This is a much smaller place that actually accepts takeout too. There are also fewer tables, so be prepared for that. I didn't realize that under after the fact. But anyhow, I went with the baleada with eggs. It kinda reminded me of a quesadilla, but it was quite yummy. It's a lighter palette with less beans and more of the plantains. Do get some hot sauce as it'll add a nice touch to the baleada.

Cool little spot with good baleadas and empanadas. Owner was friendly and food came quick.read more

The food was good. Looks like a happening spot after a certain time. Standing roon only At that…read morepoint

We had learned that the bar hidden beneath the restaurant, Panela, had changed concepts from the…read moregeneral cocktail lounge, The Sinatra Room, to the tequila- and mezcal-focused, Perico Speakeasy. Since we were big fans of those alcohols, we decided to check it out. The walls of the space were covered in colorful murals with Latin American imagery. There were banquettes along either wall with small tables and ottomans scattered in front of them, providing separate, little areas for each group. Large playing cards were fanned across each table with Jack, Queen, King, and Ace cards each having a menu on its backside. There were bar bites, a spirits list, classic cocktails that could be reimaged with your agave spirit of choice (picture a tequila mojito), and even a custom beverages. The creative drinks were not cheap, coming in at around $20 on average, but they certainly were complex! My La Balacara featured Casamigos Mezcal, spiced pear, Luxardo, orange, ginger, chestnut honey, and a chili tincture. I thought the drink sounded outrageous, but, sadly, all I tasted was that honey, the ingredient of which I was least interested. In fact, the smokiness of the mezcal really did not play well with the chestnut honey, leaving it to taste sort of like licorice. I was not a fan. My companion's El Encanto included Casamigos Cristalino, Lillet Blanc, strawberry-lemongrass cordial, guava, and basil, which sounded herbaceous, but really just tasted like a fancy daiquiri. He enjoyed it, but I found it unimpressive. Our drinks were accompanied by a complementary bowl of spiced popcorn, which was delicious. We had come from an earlier dinner, so the snack was as much as I needed. However, the few larger food items that I saw others order all looked great. While I would go back to Perico to try some other items, I felt like I had had better, more affordable cocktails upstairs at Panela.

Although I'm cautious on improbable fusion and restaurant names where the storefront name differs…read morefrom the delivery app brand (Mexiterraneo on Doordash), this place provides some clever vegetarian twists if you're feeling plant-based but not 100% salady. In the "build your own" option, I committed to the curveball premise by choosing Mexi-hummus over regular. In that vein, the Impossible kofta seems a better bet than the falafel, but I was quite impressed with the walnut chorizo. They clearly did their homework toward emulating the original, as opposed to places that mash up some black beans and call it a day. Delivery was brisk.

I've lived on First Street for a few years and was surprised when I stumbled on this restaurant on…read moreToo Good To Go - I had never noticed it before! All I can say is... I can't believe I've lived without this in my life for so long!!! I had the Moroccan soup that had a tangy tomato base with rice and chickpeas, mouthwatering falafel, miti miti (turmeric rice & baby spinach), black bean & yams, lentils & carrots, avocado aioli, whole wheat pita and last but DEFINITELY NOT LEAST cabbage salad . Don't get me wrong I do love my fruits and veggies, but I am a meat and potatoes kind of girl, and I can honestly say I didn't miss the meat at all. It was all incredibly filling and delicious. This is definitely my new go to spot!

So the food here is quite delicious and the prices are good, but we had such a hard time ordering…read moreand paying because the staff only speaks Spanish. We ordered two entrees, but the waitress only wrote down one entree order so we had to re-order the second. Additionally, she didn't really know how to have us pay via credit card, so she had to ask a colleague to come help. She also overcharged us by about $5 for one of the entrees compared to the price printed in the menu. With that said, we got the goat stew and a chicken combo meal, and both were delicious. We would be back for the food, but ordering was way too difficult and then being overcharged...

Delicious food, and great service. I usually do take out but the ambience seems nice also.read more

They put my food in a microwave in front of me. And the food was disgusting. I took 1 bite and leftread more

One of my favorite Hispanic food in JC. Generous, affordable comfort food served here. Also, come…read morehere if you like getting called "mi amor" by the sweet ladies running the place. You can order from their menu or point to the many dishes on display at their glass counter. We got the pernil and beef stew over rice. Pernil: tender and the skin was crispy Beef stew: served with potatoes. We got this to-go and the sauce got soaked up by the rice so it ended up being a little dry. Will try something else next time